Allen Shellenberger'​s memorial was last week, and during it, a 2 hour video was played that was narrated by Allen that covered his entire career. It was pieced together with interview clips Allen had done from 2000 - 2004, along with various footage dating back to 1989!

We thought we would share this with our fans from around the world and for everybody who was unable to attend Allen's memorial. So starting Monday, September 21st, and every Monday after until December 7th, we will be posting 10 minute episodes, or should we say "Al-isodes", on our YouTube page, at http://www.youtube.com/LitTV.  We put them up in segments until the entire thing is online.

Thank you for all your love and support during this time and we hope you join us in celebrating Allen. 

Lit

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Ten years ago today (Feb 23, 2009) the guys in Lit had their lives changed forever. It's the day their "A Place in the Sun" album hit the stores and they hit the road. Prior to that album coming out the guys worked their asses off for some 10 years in the club scene in both O.C., L.A. and even San Diego. In 1995 Lit, known as Stain at the time, inked a deal with Malicious Vinyl, a metal version of rap label Delicious Vinyl. With 2 releases, an E.P., "Five Smoking Track From....." and a full length album, "Tripping The Light Fantastic" under their belt, Lit parted ways with Malicious Vinyl and wrote a batch of new tunes which included, "My Own Worst Enemy" and "Miserable" along side a few others from Place. A friend of theirs named Stacy, now Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas, brought Lit to her A&R reps attention, Ron Fair, and a deal was made. In October of 1998, Lit entered NRG Studios and worked with producer Don Gilmore (Eve6, Linkin Park, Sugar Ray) to bang out Place. In Dec 1998 Lit flew to New York to master Place with George Marino (Kiss, AC/DC, Iron Maiden).

Lit moved 500,000 albums in just 6 months and by November while on tour with Garbage the guys got the news that they had sold 1,000,000 albums. To date Lit has sold 1,500,000 units of A Place in the Sun.

Thanks to everyone that pitched in to make it all possible!!! It's been a hell of a ride!!!

Happy anniversary Lit!!!

Hello Everyone-

Kevin Baldes here - bass player for Lit and best friend/roommate of Allen Shellenberger.

As most of you know, the world of Lit has been turned upside down (to say the least). Our drummer and brother, Allen Shellenberger, is putting up the best fight in the world against his stage 4 malignant brain tumor. Long story short, when something like this happens to you or someone close to you, you quickly search and reach out for answers. For Lit and Allen's family that came in the form of The Tug McGraw Foundation. Tug McGraw was the father of country music star Tim McGraw. Tug established the foundation to raise funds to enhance the quality of life for people with brain tumors. This foundation has been a huge help in getting us in touch with people who could provide the information and answers we needed to help guide Allen in the right direction to take on this very ugly disease!!

This is where Tim McGraw meets Lit. One musician helping another! Jeff McMahon, the keyboard player in Tim McGraw's band, has pledged to run the 2008 New York City Marathon on behalf of Allen!!
26.2 challenging miles will be ran by this great man. Jeremy, A.Jay, and I had the extreme pleasure of sitting down and talking with Jeff in Nashville this past week. Jeff wanted to meet Allen through us. So we sat and told him stories of both happier times and the rough ones as well. Jeff explained that he ran better when he wasn't running for himself, but doing it for a cause. Allen's story will give him wings to finish the race.

I know these are tough times, but even the smallest amount will help give back to the foundation that has given so much to our friend. If nothing else, please pass this email on to get the word out.

http://jeffmcmahononline.com

PLEASE DONATE TO MY NYC MARATHON CHARITY RUN FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH!
http://www.active.com/donate/teammcgrawnyc08/tugnycJMcMaho.

Thanks so much!!!
Kevin, Allen & the Lit Family

Here's us with Jeff last week:

You can bid on these items at: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/make-a-noise!

Items Donated by Lit:

- Private dinner with Lit at the Slidebar in Fullerton, CA (At a time to be mutually agreed upon. Up to 4 people. Includes pick up and drop off in Slidebar VIP Van if local).

- Custom Tattoo from Aces High in Fullerton, CA. Up to 3 hours. (This is the shop where Lit gets the majority of their tattoo work done.)

- Private dinner for (6) at your home in Southern California with Chef Walter Rowin. The Slidebar's renowned celebrity chef will prepare dinner for you and 5 of your guests. Dinner will include appetizers, salads, a main course, dessert & wine (Winners under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.)

- You get to shave off Jeremy's Goatee on stage at a local Lit show or on stage at the Slibebar!

Items Donated by Pierce Brosnan:

- Archive Quality Reproduction of 'Bisou Moi' Painting: Signed and numbered personally by Pierce. Each Giclee is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The reproduction process has been designed to produce a piece of artwork virtually indistinguishable from the original. 'Bisou Moi' is limited to 999 numbered prints on both canvas and paper.

- James Bond Ultimate Edition DVD Set Vol. 2 (Autographed)

- Signed Headshots

- Pierce Brosnan T-Shirts

Items Donated by Donna Summer:

- Original Handtorn Lithograph of original Donna Summer painting - "Driven By The Music"

Items Donated by Steve Vai:

- 1 Hour Private Guitar Lesson with Steve Vai in Los Angeles, CA (Winner must provide their own transportation to Los Angeles. Hotel Accommodations WILL NOT be provided. Winners under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

MISC. Donations:

- Rush Coffee Table Book (Autographed)

- Private guitar lesson with Steve Vai.

- Tickets and VIP passes to a Dave Matthews show.

- Autographed Gibson Guitar: Epiphone Les Paul Special-II - signed by Stained

- Nickleback Promo Shots (Signed by the whole band)

- Daniel Adair Drum Sticks (Drummer for Nickleback)

- Autographed Fender Strat: signed by "American Idols"

- Minnesota Wild Hockey Jersey Autographed by Keith Urban

- Video Games (Donated by EA SPORTS): NCAA Football 09 (XBOX 360), Bad Company Battlefield (XBOX 360), Command & Conquer 3 - Kanes Wrath (XBOX 360), Bad Company Battlefield (Playstation 3, NASCAR 09 (Playstation 3), Burnout Paradise (Playstation 3)

- Autographed Jeff Plate Drum Sticks (Drummer for Trans-Siberian Orchestra)

- Trans-Siberian Orchestra Crew Tshirts

- Autographed Trans-Siberian Orchestra Passes: 5th Anniversary Tour

- Autographed Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tour Programs

- 4 Autographed Drum Heads (Jeff Plate)

- Autographed James Taylor CD: The Best of James Taylor

- Autographed CD Booklets: New Found Glory - "From The Screen To Your Stereo Part II"

- Autographed CD Booklets: Home Grown - "Kings Of Pop"

- Autographed CD Booklets: Halifax - "The Inevitability of a Strange World"

- Autographed CD: The Starting Line - "Say It Like You Mean It"

- Autographed Posters: The Early November

- Autographed Concert Posters: Finch, The Starting Line, Homegrown, Allister, Senses Fail, The Early November at the Fillmore

- Autographed Posters: The Rocket Summer - "The Early Years EP"

- Autographed Posters: Finch - "What It Is To Burn" Record Release Party.

- Autographed Concert Posters: Hello Good Bye - Soma Side Stage - San Diego CA, January 13th.

- Phantom Planet T-Shirt

- Stone Temple Pilots T-Shirt

- Autographed Maroon 5 Photo

- Reliant K CD: "The Birds and the Bee Sides

- Autographed Stained CD: "Break The Cycle"

- Autographed Amp: Bad Cat "Mini Cat II Combo" signed by: Lit, Adrian Young (No Doubt), Sugar Ray, etc...

- Autographed Promo Photo: "The Offspring"

- Autographed Drum Heads: signed by "The Offspring"

- Autographed Pennywise T-shirts

- Autographed Pennywise CD 'Reason to Believe

- Autographed Pennywise Drumheads

- Autographed Bouncing Souls T-shirt

- Autographed Angels and Airwaves DVD

- Autographed Rick Thorne T-shirt

- Autographed Rick Thorne Promo Cards

- Autographed Toby Keith Photo

- Autographed Toby Keith CD: "Big Dog Daddy"

- Autographed Michael McDonald Paintings

- Autographed Neil Zlozower Archive 24" x 24" Photos (Motley Crue & Mick Jagger)

- Autographed Gibson Les Paul - Budweiser Edition: signed by Sugar Ray

- Autographed CD: Chester French "She Loves Everybody"

- Autographed Eric Martin Headshot

- Autographed Eric Martin CD: "I'm Goin' Sane"

- Autographed Eric Martin CD: "Destroy All Monsters"

- Autographed Movie Poster: "Knocked Up" signed by Judd Apatow & members of the cast

- Props from the Universal Studios Film "Leatherheads": Leather Football Helmet & Football

- Autographed Kathy Griffin DVD: "Allegedly"

- OCDP X Series Snare Drums signed by Lit & Adrian Young of No Doubt

- "The Drummer-100 Years of Rhythmic Power and Invention" Hard Cover Book Drom Modern Drummer Magazine, 1 Large Modern Drummer T-Shirt and 1 Modern Drummer Drummers Towel. Book includes a foreward from Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer, Chad Smith. Book is autographed in Silver Sharpie by the Editors of Modern Drummer magazine: Adam Budofski, Bill Miller, Michael Dawson and Billy Amendola.Courtesy of Modern Drummer Magazine and Vater Drumsticks.

- 2 Large Modern Dummer T-Shirts, Modern Drummer Festival 2006 DVD Set and Modern Drummer Digital Archive. Festival DVD Set Features performances from Stewart Copeland (The Police), Steve Smith, Brann Dailor (Mastodon), Thomas Lang, Mike Mangini and many more. CD Archive includes 25 Years Worth of every issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Courtesy of Modern Drummer Magazine and Vater Drumsticks.

- 1 Queens of the Stone Age Lullabies to Paralyze Vinyl and Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Autographed in Black Sharpie. Courtesy of Queens of the Stone Age.

- 1 Queens of the Stone Age Lullabies to Paralyze Vinyl and Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Autographed in Black Sharpie. Courtesy of Queens of the Stone Age.

- 8X10 Red Hot Chili Peppers Photograph Autographed by Entire band: Chad Smith, Anthony Kiedes, Flea and John Frusciante in Black Sharpie. Courtesy of Q Prime Management, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Vater Drumsticks.

- Red Hot Chili Peppers "Stadium Arcadium" CD Autographed by Entire Band: Chad Smith, Anthony Kiedes, Flea and John Frusciante in Black Sharpie. Courtesy of Q Prime Management, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Vater Drumsticks.

- Remo 14" Coated Ambassador Drumhead Autographed by Legendary Jazz Musicians Jimmy Cobb (Miles Davis) and Charli Persip in Black Sharpie. Dated "2008". Courtesy of Vater Drumsticks.

- Brand New Zildjian 16" A Medium Thin Crash Cymbal Autographed by Linkin Park in Black Sharpie. Autographed by Entire Band: Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn and Phoenix on July 16, 2008 Project Revolution Tour date at Comcast Center-Mansfield, MA. Also includes Ticket and Backstage Stickie Pass from that show date. Courtesy of Linkin Park and Vater Drumsticks.

- Brand New Sabian 16" AAXplosion Crash Cymbal Autographed by Famous Drummers Jo Jo Mayer, Derico Watson and Lou Santiago in Black Sharpie. Courtesy of Sabian Cymbals and Vater Drumsticks.

- 6 pairs Vater Stewart Copeland Standard Drumsticks Autographed by Stewart Copeland in Black Sharpie. These sticks were not played by Stewart Copeland. Autographed during The Police 2007 North American Reunion Tour. Courtesy of Vater Drumsticks and The Police touring personnel.

- Vater Morgan Rose Whiplash Drumsticks Autographed by Sevendust in Black Sharpie. Autographed by Morgan Rose, Lajon Witherspoon, John Connolly, Sonny Mayo and Vince Hornsby. These sticks were not used by Morgan Rose. They were signed by the entire band at the Sevendust Tour Rehearsals. Courtesy of Vater Drumsticks and Sevendust.

- 4 pairs Vater Virgil Donati's Assault Drumsticks Autographed by Drummer Virgil Donati in Black Sharpie. Each stick has full autograph. These sticks were not used by Virgil Donati. These sticks were autographed by Virgil Donati when he visited the Vater Drumstick Factory in 2007. Courtesy of Vater Drumsticks.

- Promotional poster for the band "The Faint" Autographed in Black Sharpie. Autographed by entire band: Clark Baechle, Joel Petersen, Dapose, Todd Fink, and Jacob Thiel. Courtesy of Vater Drumsticks

- Remo 24" Coated Ambassador Bass Drum Head Autographed by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones in Black Sharpie. Autographed by Entire band: Joe Sirois, Dicky Barrett, Ben Carr, Kevin Lenear, Chris Rhodes, Lawrence Katz, Johnny Vegas and Joe Gittelman. Autographed July 12, 2008 at McCoy Stadium Concert Date in Pawtuckett, RI. Courtesy of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Vater Drumsticks.

- "Way of the Fist" CD and 1qty Promotional Poster Autographed by the band Five Finger Death Punch. Both CD and poster are Autographed in Sharpie by entire band: Ivan Moody, Zoltan Bathory, Jeremy Spencer, Matt Snell and Darrell Roberts. Courtesy of Vater Drumsticks, The Firm, and Five Finger Death Punch.

- Promotional Poster Autographed by the band Five Finger Death Punch. Autographed in Sharpie by entire band: Ivan Moody, Zoltan Bathory, Jeremy Spencer, Matt Snell and Darrell Roberts. Courtesy of Vater Drumsticks, The Firm, and Five Finger Death Punch.

- Zildjian 18" A Custom Crash Cymbal Autographed by the Dropkick Murphy's in Black Sharpie. Autographed by entire band: Al Barr, Ken Casey, Matt Kelly, James Lynch, Tim Brennan, Jeff Darosa and Scruffy Wallace at July 12, 2008 Concert date at McCoy Stadium in Pawtuckett, RI. Includes ticket from concert date .Courtesy of Dropkick Murphys and Vater Drumsticks

- 20" White SJC Custom Drums Bass Drum Head Autographed by the Dropkick Murphy's in Black Sharpie. Autographed by entire band: Al Barr, Ken Casey, Matt Kelly, James Lynch, Tim Brennan, Jeff Darosa and Scruffy Wallace at July 12, 2008 Concert date at McCoy Stadium in Pawtuckett, RI. Courtesy of Dropkick Murphys, SJC Custom Drums and Vater Drumsticks.

- 2 "Worlds Collide" CD by the band Apocalyptica and 1qty 8"X10" Peromotional Picture, Autographed by Apocalyptica in Black Sharpie. Courtesy of WAAF 107.3 FM in Boston, MA and Vater Drumsticks.

- Korn Laminated Backstage Pass for WAAF Concert on December 7, 2005 and 1qty Korn CD. Autographed by Korn in Sharpie. CD Autographed by Jonathan Davis, Fieldy and Munky. Backstage Pass Autographed by Jonathan Davis, David Silveria, Fieldy and Munky. Courtesy of WAAF 107.3 FM in Boston, MA and Vater Drumsticks.

- Wolfmother CD Autographed in Silver Sharpie: Autographed by Wolfmother: Andrew Stockdale, Chris Ross and Myles Heskett. Courtesy of WAAF 107.3 FM in Boston, MA and Vater Drumsticks.

- 2 Avenged Sevenfold CD's Autographed in Black Sharpie. Courtesy of WAAF 107.3 FM in Boston, MA and Vater Drumsticks.


- Ozzfest 2006 Tour Program Book Autographed by various Musicians on the 2006 Ozzfest Tour in Silver Sharpie. Autographs include Zack Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne/Black Label Society) and Blasko (Ozzy Osbourne) and many more. Courtesy of WAAF 107.3 FM in Boston, MA and Vater Drumsticks.

- 18"X18" Korn Promotional Poster Autographed in Black Sharpie. Autographed by Korn: Jonathan Davis, Fieldy and Munky.Courtesy of WAAF 107.3 FM in Boston, MA and Vater Drumsticks.

- 8"X10" Framed Photograph Autographed in Blue Sharpie by New England's Patriots Football Player Asante Samuel (22). Comes in a black frame, with Certificate of Authenticity numbered by Athletes Ink and Matching Hologram Number on the photo. Courtesy of WAAF 107.3 FM in Boston, MA, Athletes Inc. and Vater Drumsticks.

- 8"X10" Framed Photograph Autographed in Black Sharpie by New England's Patriots Football Player Benjamin Watson (84). Comes in a black frame, with Certificate of Authenticity numbered by Athletes Ink and Matching Hologram Number on the photo.Courtesy of WAAF 107.3 FM in Boston, MA, Athletes Inc.and Vater Drumsticks.

- Brand New 6 1/2" x 14" Gretsch New Classic Snare Drum in Vintage Glass Finish Autographed in Sharpie by Drumming Legend Vinnie Colaiuta. This snare drum was not personally used by Vinnie Colaiuta but he has played this particular model and was Autographed by Vinnie for the Gretsch Drum Company. Courtesy of Gretsch Drum Company/Kaman Music Corp. and Vater Drumsticks.

- 14" Coated Snare Drum Head Autographed by Aerosmith in Black Sharpie and one Joey Kramer Zildjian Drumstick. Drumhead Includes Aerosmith "Wings" logo silk screened on top of head and Autographed by entire Aerosmith band: Joey Kramer, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford and Tom Hamilton.Head was used live by Joey Kramer on the 2006 Aerosmith/Motley Crue "Root of All Evil" North American Tour.Drumstick was used Live by Joey Kramer in Japan and includes custom Japenese writing made exclusively for Joey. End of Drumstick is wrapped with Grip Tape. Courtesy of Joey Kramer's Drum Tech John McGary and Vater Drumsticks.

- Pro Mark Drumsticks Autographed by Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots. Sticks are wrapped with grip tape and were used live by Eric Kretz on the 2008 Stone Temple Pilots reunion tour. Courtesy of Eric Kretz and his drum tech John McGary.

- 13" Evans EC2 Drumhead Used Live on Stage by Cody Hanson Autographed in Black Sharpie by Hinder, 1 Large Hinder Concert Shirt, 2 Hinder Guitar Picks, Ticket and Backstage VIP Pass for July 22, 2008 Concert.Drumhead Autographed by Entire Band: Cody Hanson, Blower, Mark King, Austin Winkler and Mike Rodden at July 22, 2008 Concert at Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA. Courtesy of Hinder and Vater Drumsticks.

- 16" Evans EC2 Drumhead Used Live on Stage by Cody Hanson Autographed in Black Sharpie by Hinder, 1 Large Hinder Concert Shirt, 2 Hinder Guitar Picks, Ticket and Backstage VIP Pass for July 22, 2008 Concert. .Drumhead Autographed by Entire Band: Cody Hanson, Blower, Mark King, Austin Winkler and Mike Rodden at July 22, 2008 Concert at Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA. Courtesy of Hinder and Vater Drumsticks.

- 10" Evans Clear Drum Head Used Live by Disturbed's Drummer, Mike Wengren on the 2008 Mayhem Tour and Autographed in Black Sharpie by Disturbed. Autographed by Entire Band: Mike Wengren, David Draiman, John Moyer and Dan Donegan. Courtesy of Disturbed Band and Touring Personnel and Vater Drumsticks.

- 12" Evans Clear Drum Head Used Live by Disturbed's Drummer, Mike Wengren on the 2008 Mayhem Tour and Autographed in Black Sharpie by Disturbed. Autographed by Entire Band: Mike Wengren, David Draiman, John Moyer and Dan Donegan.Courtesy of Disturbed Band and Touring Personnel and Vater Drumsticks.

- 14" Evans Clear Drum Head Used Live by Disturbed's Drummer, Mike Wengren on the 2008 Mayhem Tour and Autographed in Black Sharpie by Disturbed. Autographed by Entire Band: Mike Wengren, David Draiman, John Moyer and Dan Donegan.Courtesy of Disturbed Band and Touring Personnel and Vater Drumsticks.

- 16" Evans Clear Drum Head Used Live by Disturbed's Drummer, Mike Wengren on the 2008 Mayhem Tour and Autographed in Black Sharpie by Disturbed. Autographed by Entire Band: Mike Wengren, David Draiman, John Moyer and Dan Donegan.Courtesy of Disturbed Band and Touring Personnel and Vater Drumsticks.

- 18" Evans Clear Drum Head Used Live by Disturbed's Drummer, Mike Wengren on the 2008 Mayhem Tour and Autographed in Black Sharpie by Disturbed. Autographed by Entire Band: Mike Wengren, David Draiman, John Moyer and Dan Donegan.Courtesy of Disturbed Band and Touring Personnel and Vater Drumsticks.

- Large T Shirt and 1 cd from the band Another Black Day. Courtesy of Another Black Day, Bieler Bros. Management and Vater Drumsticks.

- Large T-Shirt, 1 CD entitled "Roots Riot Rock" and 1 Wristband all by the band Skindred.T- Shirt is a play on Guns N' Roses "Lies" Album Cover. Courtesy of Skindred, Bieler Bros. Management and Vater Drumsticks.

- CD and 2 Wristbands from the band: Another Black Day. Courtesy of Another Black Day, Bieler Bros. Management and Vater Drumsticks.

- 2 "Left Side of The Brain" CD from the band Fictionplane Autographed in Black Sharpie. Autographed by Entire Band: Joe Sumner, Seton Daunt and Pete Wilhoit. Courtesy of Fictionplane, Bieler Bros. Management and Vater Drumsticks.

- Large T-Shirt, 1 each of "Vengence", "Live and Kicking" and "To The Pain" CD's all from the Band Nonpoint. Courtesy of Nonpoint, Bieler Bros. Management and Vater Drumsticks.

- 10" Remo Pinstripe Drumhead Used Live and Autographed in Black Sharpie by Drummer Robb Riveria from the band Nonpoint. Courtesy of Robb Riveria (Nonpoint), Bieler Bros. Management and Vater Drumsticks.

- One of a Kind! A Custom Framed Collectible Album Plaque Autographed by the band Sister Hazel. Plaque Measures 21 1/2" X 30 1/2". Features Album Artwork from all Nine Sister Hazel CD Releases. Autographed in Silver Sharpie by Entire Band: Mark Trojanowski, Ken Block, Drew Copeland, Jett Beres and Ryan Newell. Courtesy of Sister Hazel band, The Lyrics for Life Organization and Vater Drumsticks.

- 1 Pair of Vater 5B Nylon Drumsticks Autographed by Drummer Matt Frenette of the band Loverboy in Black Sharpie and 1 Small Pink Loverboy Girls Shirt. Drumsticks are custom logo sticks including Loverboy logo made exclusively for Matt Frenette. Courtesy of Loverboy and Vater Drumsticks.


- 14" Remo Coated Emperor Drumhead Used Live by Drummer Matt Frenette of the band Loverboy and Autographed by Loverboy in Black Sharpie, 1 Large Loverboy T-Shirt, 1 Loverboy Bandana and Matt Frenette's personal Concert Set List Autographed by Matt Frenette in Black Sharpie. Drumhead used on Loverboy's 2008 World Tour and Autographed by Entire band:Mike Reno, Matt Frenette, Paul Dean, Ken "Spider" Sinneave, Thomas "Boh" Cooper. Courtesy of Loverboy and Vater Drumsticks.

- Brand New 18" Zildjian Oriental China Trash Cymbal Autographed by Drummer Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews Band. Courtesy of Zildjian Cymbals and Vater Drumsticks.

- Very rare!!! 1qty Brand New 20" Sabian Diamond Back Chinese Cymbal Autographed in Black Sharpie by the Legendary band Rush. Autographed by the entire band: Neil Peart, Geddy Lee, and Alex Lifeson on July 21, 2008 during Rush's 2008 Snakes and Arrows North American Tour. Courtesy of Rush, Neil Peart's Drum Tech Lorne Wheaton and Vater Drumsticks.

- Unique Item and your chance to own a piece of Warped Tour History! 1qty 21" Zildjian A Sweet Ride Cymbal Used Live by Drummer Atom Willard of the band Angels and Airwaves on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour. Cymbal has 1" crack on the edge from being used by Atom Willard. Cymbal is Autographed in Black Sharpie by entire Angels and Airwaves Band: Atom Willard, Tom DeLong, David Kennedy and Matt Wachter. Also includes AVA logo and "Angels and Airwaves" written by the band. Courtesy of Angels and Airwaves, Atom Willard's Drum Tech Mike Krull and Vater Drumsticks.

- Your chance to own a piece of Warped Tour History! 1qty 26" Remo Powerstroke 3 Bass Drum Head used Live on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour by Drummer Nate Novarro of the band Cobra Starship. Autographed by the entire band in Black Sharpie: Nate Novarro, Gabe Saporta, Ryland Blackinton, Alex Suarez and Vicky Asher with "Cobra Starship" hand written by Nate Novarro. Courtesy of Cobra Starship and Vater Drumsticks.

- Your chance to own a piece of Warped Tour History! 1qty 13" Remo Black Dot Drum Head used Live on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour by Drummer Nate Novarro of the band Cobra Starship. Autographed by the entire band in Black Sharpie: Nate Novarro, Gabe Saporta, Ryland Blackinton, Alex Suarez and Vicky Asher with "Cobra Starship" hand written by Nate Novarro. Courtesy of Cobra Starship and Vater Drumsticks.

- Your chance to own a piece of Warped Tour History! 1qty 16" Remo Black Dot Drum Head used Live on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour by Drummer Nate Novarro of the band Cobra Starship. Autographed by the entire band in Black Sharpie: Nate Novarro, Gabe Saporta, Ryland Blackinton, Alex Suarez and Vicky Asher with "Cobra Starship" hand written by Nate Novarro. Courtesy of Cobra Starship and Vater Drumsticks.

- 2 Queens of the Stone Age Lullabies to Paralyze Vinyl and Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Autographed in Black Sharpie. Courtesy of Queens of the Stone Age.

- Limited Edition Queens of the Stone Age Lullabies to Paralyze CD and Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Autographed in Black Sharpie. Courtesy of Queens of the Stone Age.

- Queens of the Stone Age Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Autographed in Black Sharpie. Courtesy of Queens of the Stone Age.

- Three Days Grace Promo EP CD, 1 Three Days Grace One-X CD and 1 Three Days Grace Hat and Limited Edition Three Days Grace Trading cards. Hat is Autographed by Entire Three Days Grace band in Black Sharpie: Neil Sanderson, Adam Gontier, Brad Walst and Barrry Stock.

- Levy's Drumstick Bag, 6 pairs of Vater 5A Wood tip Drumsticks, 1 pair of Retractable Wire Brushes, 1 XL Drummers Collective T-Shirt and 5 Educational Drum Books. Book Titles include: "Fusion: A Study in Contemporary Music for the Drums", "The Roots of Groove: R&B/Soul & Contemporary Funk Styles for the Drums", "Contemporary Jazz Styles for the Drums", "Afro-Caribbean & Brazilian Rhythms for the Drums" and "Contemporary Rock Styles for the Drums". Each book also has an accompaning cd. Courtesy of The Drummers Collective NYC and Vater Drumsticks.

- 22" Custom logo bass drumhead featuring a picture of Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads. made for drummer Brann Dailor autographed in Silver Sharpie by Mastodon. This head was part of Brann's custom "Randy Rhoads" Tama kit that he used on Ozzfest 2005 and other world tours with Mastodon. Drumhead is autographed by entire band: Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher and Troy Sanders. Drumhead is torn a bit from being used live. A piece of touring and Ozzfest history! Picture of Brann using this drumhead live included. Courtesy of Mastodon and Vater Drumsticks.

- 20" Meinl MB20 Medium Heavy Crash Cymbal autographed in Sharpie by Mastodon. Cymbal was used live by drummer Brann Dailor. Cymbal is autographed by entire band: Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher and Troy Sanders. Cymbal is cracked from Live Touring use, but a very cool piece of Mastodon touring history. Courtesy of Mastodon and Vater Drumsticks.

- An Autographed Billy Idol Tour Package! 1pair of Vater Drumsticks Autographed by Billy Idol in Black Sharpie with"Abused By Billy Idol" printed on the sticks, 1 pair of Vater XD5B Drumsticks Autographed and dated in Blue Sharpie by Billy Idol's Drummer Brian Tichy and includes "Brian Tichy Billy Idol 2008" printed on the sticks and 1qty 16" Clear Ddrum Drumhead Autographed in Black Sharpie by Billy Idol. All were autographed during Billy Idol's 2008 European Tour. Courtesy of Brian Tichy, Billy Idol and Vater Drumsticks.

- Vater Drumsticks Autographed by Billy Idol in Black Sharpie with"Abused By Billy Idol" printed on the sticks. Autographed during Billy Idol's 2008 European Tour. Courtesy of Billy Idol and Vater Drumsticks.

- Remo Coated Ambassador Drumhead and 1 pair of Vater 3A Nylon Drumsticks Autographed by Richard Christy in Black Sharpie.Richard Christy was the drummer for metal bands Iced Earth and Death. Richard now works on the Howard Stern Show. Drumsticks were used by Richard Christy. Courtesy of Richard Christy and Vater Drumsticks.

- Sheryl Crow Autographed 2008 Tour package! 1qty 14" Remo Coated Drumhead Autographed in Black Sharpie by Sheryl Crow and full touring band:Tim Smith - Guitar, Vocals, & Mandolin, Peter Stroud - Guitar, Jon Button - Bass, Jeremy Stacey - Drums, Wally Ingram - Percussion, Mike Rowe - Keys, Nayanna Halley - Vocals, and Stephanie Alexander - Vocals. 1 pair of Vater 8A Drumsticks Autographed by Sheryl's drummer Jeremy Stacey. 1 pair of Pro Mark drumsticks Autographed by Sheryl's Percussionist Wally Ingram. 6qty Sheryl Crow Guitar Picks, 2qty Peter Stroud Guitar Picks and 2qty Tim Smith Guitar Picks. Also includes Ticket from July 30, 2008 Concert at the Bank of America Pavilion in Boston, MA,. Courtesy of Sheryl Crow, The Sheryl Crow Band and crew and Vater Drumsticks.

- A 2-hour Private Drum Lesson with Professional Drummer, Mike Levesque. Mike Levesque has recorded and or toured with David Bowie, 7 Mary Three, Dave Novarro, Natalie Imbruglia, Reeves Gabrels, Letters to Cleo, Juliana Hatfield, Mike Viola & The Candybutchers, Tribe and many more. Lesson to be booked in the Providence, RI area and on a date determined by Mike to accommodate his schedule. You can get more information on Mike at www.mikelevesque.com Courtesy of Mike Levesque and Vater Drumsticks.

- Autographed Cymbal

- Autographed Poster

Signatures on Poster & Cymbal:

DANNY CAREY W/ TOOL
MAURICIO CLAVERIA W/ LA LEY
MARKY RAMONE W/ THE RAMONES
DAVID SILVERIA W/ KORN
SHEILA E. W/ E-TRAIN
ABE LABORIAL JR. W/ PAUL MC CARTNEY
CHARLIE BENANTE W/ ANTHRAX
JOHN DOLMAYAN W/ SYSTEM OF A DOWN

September 29, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EBAY AUCTION ANNOUNCED TO BENEFIT ALLEN SHELLENBERGER, DRUMMER FOR PLATINUM ROCK BAND LIT

Ebay Auction to include autographed items from Pierce Brosnan, American Idol, Tim McGraw, Nickelback, Donna Summer, Keith Urban, The Offspring, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many others

Auction set to launch on Ebay beginning Monday, September 29th

Allen Shellenberger, 39 year-old drummer for Orange County rock band Lit, was recently diagnosed with a grade 4 malignant brain tumor. A benefit auction sponsored by The Make A Noise Foundation through Ebay's Giving Works Program is being launched to help offset Allen's medical costs. The auction will include autographed items by various celebrities and fellow musicians including an archive-quality signed and numbered giclee of a painting by actor Pierce Brosnan, a custom tattoo session by Aces High, a guitar lesson with Grammy-award winning guitarist Steve Vai, a "Baby Taylor" guitar autographed by Tim McGraw, a "Knocked Up" movie poster signed by Judd Apatow & members of the cast, a dinner with the band Lit, an original lithograph of a painting by Donna Summer, a guitar autographed by Staind, , an amplifier autographed by members of No Doubt, Sugar Ray & Lit, Drum Heads by The Offspring, "Stadium Arcadium" CD by Red Hot Chili Peppers signed by entire band, and autographed items from James Taylor, Nickelback, Maroon 5 and many other one-of-a-kind items. For complete info on the auction please visit Lit's MySpace page: www.myspace.com/litlounge. All proceeds from the Ebay auction will benefit Allen and Cedars-Sinai's Maxine Dunitz Neurosugical Institute in Los Angeles.

In May, biopsy results identified Shellenberger's cancer as malignant glioma. According to the National Cancer Institute, malignant glioma affects approximately 10,000 Americans per year. It is the same type of cancer Senator Edward M. Kennedy is battling. Shellenberger is under the care of world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Hunt at the Cedars-Sinai Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute where he is pursuing radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Despite the news, Allen is in good spirits and committed to the fight.

Lit, who has been both a brotherhood and a band for over 20 years, has enjoyed multi-platinum success and chart-topping singles including "My Own Worst Enemy," "Miserable," and others. After two decades together, the band continues to write, record and tour. "Allen's young and healthy and if anyone has a chance to beat this, it's him," says Lit guitarist Jeremy Popoff. "As sad and scared as we all are, we're standing by him and staying positive. We're going to fight this together."


For more information contact:

Ken Phillips
Ken Phillips Publicity Group
kpgroup@yahoo.com

www.litlounge.com
www.myspace.com/litlounge

The link to the items being auctioned off can be found at: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/make-a-noise

Dear Friends,

Well we all are just barely coming down from the high from Saturday night. The show was such an amazing experience for all of us. The vibe in the building was like nothing I've ever experienced. The love backstage with all of the bands celebrating Allen and the smile on Al's face the entire night....... it was epic. We saw faces in the crowd from 20 years ago, and from other parts of the planet. I did not want to leave the stage, even after 90 minutes, but we kinda were out of songs. Haha. It was so insane to watch Allen and Adrian play at the same time! The power behind me from those two, and the power coming from the crowd, .....I can't describe it. Well, I could, but they might delete my profile.

I want to thank you all for the awesome support and love you've all shown. Allen is so stoked. He was crying during the "My Hero" video, and I was massaging his shoulders and yelling into his ear to kick ass, cuz he had to play Something to Someone in like 60 seconds. He is usually such a humble, mellow guy and does not like people to make a big fuss about him. But lately he has just been pumped and loves and appreciates all of you and all of the support.

We would like to thank our friends in Sugar Ray, Handsome Devil, Wank & Burnin' Groove for re-forming just to play this show, Mo Bigsly, and Good Man Down- for all coming and representing and doing it all for free. Then one by one, thanking all of us for letting them be a part of it. Truly class acts, and we are honored to have friends like that. We also couldn't have done it without The House Of Blues. They really stepped up too. A lot of money was raised for a very good cause!

Yesterday was very stressful because Allen was with his doctors all day getting an update after several weeks of treatment. Well, the news came back very encouraging. Allen is responding well to the treatment, and his doctors are very pleased. He will now undergo some new treatments as well. We are all very thankful. Keep the prayers and positivity coming. I believe it makes a huge difference.

Anyway, I just really wanted to say thanks to you all. We are all truly blessed to have eachother.

Much love,

JP